HR Administrator

William Jackson Food Group Limited; Nelson; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Generous employee discounts

Volunteering day off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Charity donation through pay

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee assistance services

Job summary

William Jackson Food Group Limited, located in Nelson, is seeking a HR Administrator to join the People Team. This role supports the smooth administration of HR processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in HR or administration, possess strong organizational skills, and embrace a people-centric culture that encourages improvement and teamwork.

Benefits include 33 days holiday, employee discounts, and various support services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Experience in a fast‑paced environment such as FMCG or logistics.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end administration for new starters, movers, and leavers.
• Produce contracts and onboarding documentation.
• Track absence records and support disciplinary administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

HR processes familiarity

Collaboration

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)

Job description

HR Administrator

Location: Nelson (Lancashire)

About Wellocks

At Wellocks, we are proud to supply Britain’s best chefs with the finest ingredients. Behind everything we do is a passionate, people-first culture where quality, teamwork and continuous improvement are at the heart of our success.

We’re now looking for a HR Administrator to join our People Team — a key role supporting the smooth running of colleague lifecycle processes and helping us deliver an outstanding employee experience.

The Role

As a People Team Administrator, you will provide efficient, accurate and proactive administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. You will play a vital role in ensuring our people processes are seamless, compliant, and data-driven.

You will also act as a custodian of our HR systems, helping to maintain high-quality data and providing valuable insights that support better decision‑making across the business.

What you will do:

Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Manage end‑to‑end administration for new starters, movers and leavers
• Produce contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation
• Coordinate inductions and support a positive onboarding experience
• Track probation reviews and exit interview feedback, identifying trendsMaintain accurate, compliant employee records

HR Systems & Data

• Maintain and update HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Produce regular reports on headcount, absence and turnover
• Support a more data‑driven approach to people decisions
• Manage Time & Attendance system data (Zeus) and support reporting

Absence & ER Administration

• Track absence records and review processes
• Support with disciplinary and grievance administration
• Prepare documentation and support the ER Advisor with casework

People Team & Stakeholder Support

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries
• Coordinate Occupational Health appointments and engagement activities
• Support projects, communications and wider People Team initiatives
• Help drive engagement and utilisation of wellbeing and reward tools

What you will need:

• Previous experience in an HR or administrative role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment (FMCG, logistics or similar advantageous)
• Familiarity with HR processes and systems
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) desirable
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset

Let us tell you some benefits you would receive at Wellocks:

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Generous employee discounts on all our products
• Fancy volunteering? We will give you one day off a year to take part in volunteering.
• Cycle to Work Scheme that offers discounted bikes and cycling equipment.
• Donate through your pay to a charity of your choice. The money is simply deducted through your pay before tax, so for every pound you donate, the 20p that usually goes to tax will go to the charity instead!
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• We also have a range of employee assistance services which can be tailored to give you support on things such as finances, health and wellbeing.

About us

Wellocks, is one of the leading UK fresh food distributors using the finest ingredients we support chefs with quality ingredients. We offer pre prepared veg items to our customers which is an integral part of our service.

We’re proud to be part of the William Jackson Food Group, a dedicated family‑owned food business which started in 1851. Our sister businesses are Abel & Cole, Jacksons Bakery and Belazu. Family values and the commitment which comes with such a long‑standing business are rooted in our culture here at Wellocks.